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Netflix Premieres 'Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald'
Confirmed
In Short: Netflix is set to release 'Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald,' a documentary directed by Judd Apatow, on October 16.
The film is part of a series of four comedy documentaries premiering this month, each focusing on a different comedy legend.
Norm Macdonald, who passed away in September 2021, is remembered for his distinctive deadpan humor and his time on 'Saturday Night Live,' where he hosted Weekend Update.
The documentary explores Macdonald's career, from his early days on 'Late Night with David Letterman' to his controversial stint on 'SNL,' where he was fired for his persistent jokes about the O.J. Simpson trial.
Macdonald's son, Dylan, is carrying on his father's legacy, and the documentary includes interviews and archival footage that highlight Macdonald's unique comedic style.
The film's unconventional approach, described as a 'screenlife' format, takes viewers on a digital journey through Macdonald's online presence, mirroring the way fans might search for his content.
Variety notes that the film pays homage to Macdonald's humor while also delving into his difficult personality and self-sabotaging tendencies.
The documentary aims to celebrate Macdonald's comedic genius and the impact he had on the comedy world, making it a must-watch for fans of the late comedian.
What's confirmed
- The film is part of a series of four comedy documentaries premiering this month, each focusing on a different comedy legend.
- Norm Macdonald, who passed away in September 2021, is remembered for his distinctive deadpan humor and his time on 'Saturday Night Live,' where he hosted Weekend Update.
- The documentary explores Macdonald's career, from his early days on 'Late Night with David Letterman' to his controversial stint on 'SNL,' where he was fired for his persistent jokes about the O.J. Simpson trial.
- Macdonald's son, Dylan, is carrying on his father's legacy, and the documentary includes interviews and archival footage that highlight Macdonald's unique comedic style.
- The film's unconventional approach, described as a 'screenlife' format, takes viewers on a digital journey through Macdonald's online presence, mirroring the way fans might search for his content.
- Variety notes that the film pays homage to Macdonald's humor while also delving into his difficult personality and self-sabotaging tendencies.
- The documentary aims to celebrate Macdonald's comedic genius and the impact he had on the comedy world, making it a must-watch for fans of the late comedian.
What's still developing
- The doc is one of four specials celebrating comedy legends this October October might be when horror nerds kick into high gear, but Netflix is also using the month to celebrate four pillars of comedy.
- : October 7th • Norm: The Tale of Norm MacDonald : October 16th • Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story : October 23rd • SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of : October 30 Check out all four on Netflix this October.
- This includes the new original documentary Norm: The Tale Of Norm MacDonald, directed by Judd Apatow, and Who Is Martin Mull?, directed by Neil Berkeley and the late Bob Saget.
- The other two documentaries are Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story, directed by Berkeley and Apatow, and SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of, directed by Jason Hehir.
- For a look back at Macdonald and Saget’s greatness, here’s our reflection on the “Dirtier Cut” of the Macdonald-starring/Saget-directed Dirty Work.
- The comedian was private about his former relationship, once telling the The Washington Post in August 2016 that “she’s great” and a “fine person” after the reporter pressed him for further details about Vaillancourt.
- The couple were married for 11 years, but divorced in 1999.
- Norm married marriage therapist Connie Vaillancourt in 1988, per the Los Angeles Times.
- He also starred in his own sitcom, The Norm Show, which ran from 1999 to 2001.
- Norm Macdonald’s story is coming to Netflix this fall, with a new documentary from Judd Apatow set to revisit the life and career of the Canadian comedy legend.
- Judd Apatow's 'Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald' will premiere October 16 on Netflix Norm Macdonald performing at Del Mar Fairgrounds in 2017 Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada.
- Macdonald was born in Québec City in 1959 and spent his early childhood in the Quebec City area before his family relocated to Ottawa.